In Heisenberg's uncertainty equation $\Delta x \times \Delta p \ge \frac{h}{4\pi}$,$\Delta p$ stands for:

  • A
    Uncertainty in energy
  • B
    Uncertainty in velocity
  • C
    Uncertainty in momentum
  • D
    Uncertainty in mass

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